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<h2>Package Holidays vs. DIY Holidays</h2>
    
    <p>The choice between a <a href="/package_holidays.html">package holiday</a> or booking flights and  accommodation separately is one holiday-makers face regularly. There are advantages to both, and your choice  should depend on your own needs.</p>
    <p>Package holidays provide your flights and  accommodation, and usually airport transfers, in one neat bundle. Organised by a travel agent or online, they  mean you don&rsquo;t have to worry about booking things yourself and you are  guaranteed a holiday rep to look after any problems you may have. You can also book activities in advance or go  all-inclusive so you don&rsquo;t have to spend anything at all once you get there.</p>
    <p>The only issue often brought up with this  is that it can sometimes work out more expensive than booking flights and  accommodation separately. Cheap <a href="http://www.latedeals.ie/hotels/">accommodation at the last minute</a> can  often be found online and cheap flights are easy to come by. It just means sifting through the information  yourself and going without a holiday rep.</p>
    <p>Family holidays, large group holidays and  young and lively holidays can work well as packages. It can take the stress out of organising  things yourself and give you the peace of mind of having someone to look after  your needs or tell you where the best clubs are. Accommodation only can be a good option if  you are traveling on dates or for a length of time that is not available  through a package holiday. It is also a good  option for a cheap holiday or <a href="http://www.latedeals.ie/holidays/last_minute.html">last minute deal</a> where  you won&rsquo;t require any activities or extras or you already have alternative  transport to your destination.</p>
    <p>More holiday information</p>
<ul>
      <li><a href="/all_inclusive_holidays.html">All Inclusive Holidays</a></li>
      <li><a href="/cancellation_holidays.html">Cancellation Holidays</a></li>
      <li><a href="/charter_flights.html">Charter Flights</a></li>
      <li><a href="/cheap_holidays.html">Cheap Holidays</a></li>
      <li><a href="/cheap_travel_insurance.html">Cheap Travel Insurance</a></li>
      <li><a href="/family_holidays.html">Family Holidays</a></li>
      <li><a href="/find_best_deals.html">How to find the best deals</a></li>
      <li><a href="/holiday_checklist.html">Holiday Checklist</a></li>
      <li><a href="/last_minute_holidays.html">Last Minute Holidays</a></li>
      <li><a href="/leaving_cert_holidays.html">Leaving Cert Holidays</a></li>
      <li><a href="/package_holidays.html">Package Holidays</a></li>
      <li><a href="/package_or_diy_holidays.html">Package Holidays vs. DIY Holidays</a></li>
      <li><a href="/singles_holidays.html">Singles Holidays</a></li>
      <li><a href="/ski_holidays.html">Ski Holidays</a></li>
      <li><a href="/sun_holidays.html">Sun Holidays</a></li>
      <li><a href="/tour_operators.html">Tour Operators</a></li>
      <li><a href="/travel_agents.html">Travel Agents</a></li>
      <li><a href="/trip_tips.html">Trip Tips</a></li>
      <li><a href="/villa_holidays.html">Villa Holidays</a></li>
      <li><a href="/winter_sun.html">Winter Sun</a></li>
      <li><a href="/young_and_lively_holidays.html">Young and Lively Holidays</a></li>
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